Substitute Teacher

ServingSchools; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 18,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Baxter Academy for Technology and Science in Maine seeks a per diem Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports project-based STEM learning and a humanities program, working with diverse students to foster inquiry and problem solving.

Applicants will be reviewed on receipt of application. MDOE CHRC Certification is required; steps include certification application and fingerprinting. Baxter Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job description

Baxter Academy invites applications for the following per diem position for the 2026-2027 school year:

Substitute Teacher

Baxter Academy for Technology and Science is one of Maine’s ten public charter schools, designed to bring innovation to the education sector in Maine.

Our Vision is for students to: choose work that inspires their imaginations, persevere through setbacks, and innovate with curiosity, conscience, and creativity. We want students to solve real-world problems that matter not only for our school but for the strong future of Maine.

Our Mission states: Inquiry leads learning at Baxter Academy for Technology and Science, a public charter high school free to Maine students. Our project-based STEM curriculum emphasizes real-world problem solving and is paired with a humanities program that connects ideas across disciplines and cultivates strong communication skills. Students design innovative projects through Flex Friday, a unique program requiring initiative, perseverance, and collaboration, as well as reflection on the work and its impact in the community.

We seek to hire and retain diverse faculty and staff who understand and embrace our school’s STEM mission and vision and are passionate and proficient in their fields. Successful candidates show high expectations for all students, work towards authentic performance assessments, conduct real research with students. Our educators have enthusiasm for professional collaboration, instructional innovation, and leadership.

Applicants will be reviewed upon receipt of application.

MDOE CHRC Certification required. There are two steps needed for CHRC Certification through the Maine Department of Education:

• Step 1 - Submit a Certification Application: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert
• Step 2 - Schedule and Complete Fingerprinting: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting

Baxter Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer